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C802 RBL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,734 mi
Last recorded140,734 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC802 RBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,734 miles

20 spots of corrosion =ALL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 May 2009 140,019 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 May 2009 140,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 139,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 139,162 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 138,849 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 3 May 2007 138,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 138,007 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 138,007 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C802 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C802 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C802 RBL registered?

C802 RBL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1986.

Is C802 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C802 RBL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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